Program Manager

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

$80K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in civil works or planning projects
  • Experience directing Operations and Maintenance programs or Regulator Programs
  • Proven expertise in Natural Resources Management and/or Tribal Consultation
  • Demonstrated project management skills
  • Ability to manage and supervise subordinate staff effectively

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operations for the Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise (TNTCX)
  • Justify plans and actions regarding project execution and funding
  • Assign work to team based on individual capabilities and assignment requirements
  • Act as the primary liaison between USACEHQ and tribal nations
  • Provide direction and oversight for civil works projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and their families
  • Access to recruitment and relocation incentives for highly qualified candidates
  • Eligibility for Permanent Change of Station allowances
  • Possibility of paid travel for work-related assignments
  • Potential for additional professional development opportunities through federal employment
Full Job Description
Summary

About the Position: Serves as the Director of Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise (TNTCX) with full responsibility for total management of assigned program.

*Recruitment/Relocation incentives may be authorized to highly qualified candidates*

Duties

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  • Responsible for oversight of work for the TNTCX (Tribal Nations Technical Center of Expertise).
  • Justifies plans, actions and recommendations, and furnishes and obtains information regarding planning, funding progress reports, direction and execution of projects.
  • Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees.
  • Serves as the principal point of contact between USACEHQ, the various tribal nations.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Supervisory probationary period required.
  • Business Travel (TDY) of 25% required.


Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing oversight and direction of civil works or planning projects, directing and managing Operations and Maintenance programs, Regulator Programs, Natural Resources Management, and/or Tribal Consultation. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify.For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Project Management
  • Reading Comprehension


Additional information

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Career Field 60 position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Relocation/Recruitment incentives may be authorized.


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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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